The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (December 12) urged the public to stop using three models of LDNIO extension unit with the model numbers SK3460, SK3661 and SK3662.

The EMSD recently found that the above three extension units do not comply with the relevant safety standards, including that the plug of each model was not fused and the flexible cords were undersized, thus posing an overheating safety hazard to users.

These extensions units are supplied through the HKTV Mall on-line store. HKTV Mall has committed to notify the affected customers for recalling the products and will post notices announcing the recall arrangement on their website (www.hktvmall.com).

As these extension units could possibly be supplied at other retail points in the market, the EMSD alerts members of the public not to purchase these products. The EMSD is further investigating the origin of these extension units.

The EMSD also reminds the public to note during the purchase of extension units that the extension units should be in compliance with the relevant safety standards (e.g. marked with British Standard (BS1363)), and to use them properly for the sake of safety.